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Baste Duterte defends sister's integrity on government contracts
Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte testified Tuesday that Vice President Sara Duterte would not solicit favors in awarding government contracts. The statement came during cross-examination by the vice president's legal counsel.
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MANILA — Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte testified on Tuesday that Vice President Sara Duterte, his sister, would not request special treatment in allocating government contracts to private corporations.
The mayor's statement surfaced during cross-examination by Justin Nicol Gular, attorney for the vice president, as legal proceedings continued regarding contract award practices.
Baste Duterte characterized his sister's approach to government procurement as principled, asserting that seeking or granting favors in contract awards runs counter to her established character and administrative practices.
The testimony forms part of ongoing legal proceedings examining contract allocation procedures and governance matters involving the vice president's office. The cross-examination focused on whether political relationships influenced decisions regarding government business awards.